Chapter 5.2, Problem 3P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The conformations of the two enanatiomers of alanine are to be drawn using the standard convention of solid, wedged and dashed lines.

Concept introduction:

For representing the conformations of a molecule wedge and dash projection is used. The three dimentional structure of the molecule is represented by three types of lines i) solid lines represent bonds that are in the plane of the paper ii) dashed lines represent bonds that extend away from the viewer iii) wedge shaped lines represent bonds that face the viewer.

To draw:

The conformations of the two enanatiomers of alanine using the standard convention of solid, wedged and dashed lines.